The world of investment advice and financial planning is full of problems. Things like conflicts of interest, obscure disclosures and an overall lack of transparency leave…
Eric CroakJune 17, 2019
Socially Responsible Investing has become a major stock market question over the last few years. Should you put your returns at risk by investing in…
Eric CroakMay 31, 2019
Over the last several years, index funds have received increased attention from investors and the financial media. Some have even made claims that the increased…
Eric CroakApril 10, 2019
A quick online search for “Dow rallies 500 points” yields a cascade of news stories with similar titles, as does a similar search for “Dow…
Eric CroakMarch 31, 2019
Trying to reduce your debt? You might not need to look too far, here are some fun ones: Use credit cards to your advantage. Let's…
Eric CroakFebruary 27, 2019
Paying for a wedding can be a lot, but why not take advantage of it? Here are the three main things you should look for…
Eric CroakJanuary 2, 2019
My number one piece of advice is to use your employer's direct deposit to automate savings. Most people believe that their entire paycheck should be…
Eric CroakAugust 31, 2018
Diversification has been called the only free lunch in investing. This idea is based on research showing that diversification, through a combination of assets like…
Eric CroakAugust 20, 2018
What's the APR? Understanding interest rates and doing the actual calculation of those rates is the only way to understand credit cards. CC companies can…
Eric CroakJuly 31, 2018
As the 2nd quarter of 2018 closes, we take a look back at the economy and markets to assess what has happened and make educated…
Eric CroakJuly 3, 2018
By now you know that investing has worked for millions of people worldwide. Almost every successful person invests in one way or another and its…
Eric CroakJune 4, 2018
Alphabet Soup Part 1 – What Accounts do I have and Why? Acronyms have become a major part of our daily lives. We’re so used…
Eric CroakMay 8, 2018
What would you do to eliminate your student loans? While taking out student loans might not be your biggest regret from the college days, it…
Eric CroakApril 3, 2018
As tax season closes in, most people are looking forward to a nice gift from Uncle Sam in the form of your Tax Return. The…
Eric CroakFebruary 1, 2018
We’ve all been there. It’s the first week of January and you can still feel the wind of the 2017 doors closing behind you. New…
Eric CroakJanuary 4, 2018
Annual Percentage Rate. The word can be daunting. Companies will use the acronym APR to lower our antennas and, for the vast majority of people,…
Eric CroakDecember 6, 2017
“On This team, we fight for that inch. We fight for every single inch.” Al Pacino’s speech from Any Given Sunday has racked up millions…
Eric CroakOctober 30, 2017
Questions on Trump, the future of America, and its effects on the Financial Markets have been floating through mainstream media over the past couple of…
Eric CroakNovember 14, 2016
And so you have it: college is over and you have a real job. Welcome to the sometimes appealing and sometimes downhill spiral that is…
Eric CroakApril 6, 2016
10. Using a Savings Account as a Retirement Account Bank accounts – great for emergencies & spending, bad for growth. Savings accounts are averaging less than .1% per year…
Eric CroakMarch 9, 2016
The babbling of the news and negative investor sentiment has had a profound impact on the stock market to start 2016. Stocks are hitting their…
Eric CroakJanuary 22, 2016
